Beowülf
Beowülf | |
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| Also known as | Black Sheep, BWF |
| Origin | Venice, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1981–1995, 2000–present |
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| Members | Stephen Crapia Brian Fortenberry Abimael Cruz |
| Past members | Dale Henderson Mike Jensen Clint Schuyler Buckit Gimmi Paul Yamada Kevin Sullivan Dug Mug Swanson Sean Otero Louiche Mayorga Roger DeGiacomi Michael Alvarado Denish Chaudhuri Mark Conway Christian Olde Wolbers Rich Rowan Thad Coleman |
| Website | beowulfbwf |
Beowülf is an American crossover thrash metal band formed in Venice Beach, California, in 1981 by Michael Alvarado, Dale Henderson, Mike Jensen and Paul Yamada. The group never gained a large mainstream success, but is considered one of the first bands that defined the "Venice Scene" in the 1980s, along with Suicidal Tendencies, Los Cycos, Neighborhood Watch, No Mercy, Excel and Uncle Slam, who all played a mix of skate punk, hardcore, heavy metal and thrash.
As of 2011, Beowülf has released six studio albums. They split up in 1995, but reformed in 2000. The band has had numerous line-up changes and Henderson has been the only constant member. Their classic line-up is Henderson (vocals), Mike Jensen (guitar), Paul Yamada (bass) and Michael Alvarado (drums).